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Lynda Roscoe Hartigan Named Director of SAAM

The Smithsonian announced the appointment of Lynda Roscoe Hartigan as the Margaret and Terry Stent Director of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, effective September 8, 2026.

Mexican Beggar

Donal Hord, Mexican Beggar, by 1938, Columbia Marble, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from General Services Administration, 1971.447.37

Donal Hord, Mexican Beggar, by 1938, Columbia Marble, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from General Services Administration, 1971.447.37

Donal Hord, Mexican Beggar, by 1938, Columbia Marble, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from General Services Administration, 1971.447.37

Donal Hord, Mexican Beggar, by 1938, Columbia Marble, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from General Services Administration, 1971.447.37

Donal Hord, Mexican Beggar, by 1938, Columbia Marble, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from General Services Administration, 1971.447.37

Donal Hord, Mexican Beggar, by 1938, Columbia Marble, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from General Services Administration, 1971.447.37

Copied Donal Hord, Mexican Beggar, by 1938, Columbia Marble, 12 ¹⁄₂ x 7 ³⁄₄ x 6 ⁷⁄₈ in. (31.8 x 19.8 x 17.5 cm.), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from General Services Administration, 1971.447.37

Artwork Details

Title: Mexican Beggar
Artist: Donal Hord
Date: by 1938
Location: Smithsonian American Art Museum
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Luce Foundation Center
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4th Floor
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46B
Dimensions: 12 ¹⁄₂ x 7 ³⁄₄ x 6 ⁷⁄₈ in. (31.8 x 19.8 x 17.5 cm.)
Credit Line: Transfer from General Services Administration
Mediums: marble
Mediums Description: Columbia Marble
Classifications: Sculpture
Subjects: New Deal — Works Progress Administration, Federal Art Project — California
Occupation — beggar
Figure female — full length
Mexican
Object Number: 1971.447.37